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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Red Apple Country 1884 to 1887: The Journey; The First Day at School.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Federal agent told Gertrude that she could have as much as she wanted of what?
(a) Peaches.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Apples.
(d) Nuts.

2. What is a tipi?
(a) A white man.
(b) A bird.
(c) A canoe.
(d) An Indian shelter.

3. When did Gertrude realize she had made a mistake by going to the boarding school?
(a) During the first weekend.
(b) On the carriage ride.
(c) During her first night there.
(d) When she was on the train.

4. Which of the following did Gertrude NOT do during her happy Summer days?
(a) Impersonated her mother.
(b) Sharpened knives.
(c) Played with her friends.
(d) Ate sweet root.

5. What was Gertrude's last name as a girl?
(a) Simmons.
(b) Simpson.
(c) Smith.
(d) Simons.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Yankton Indians were part of which Indian nation?

2. Where did Gertrude hide to try to avoid getting her hair cut?

3. Who stared at Gertrude and the other Indian children?

4. What last name was given to Gertrude?

5. Who was the U.S. Army captain who wanted to remove Indian infants from their homes?

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